Caring for Your Child

• ECG (Electrocardiogram)

  Is your child scheduled to have an ECG? Find out how this test is performed and when you can expect the results.

• Getting Teens Involved in Their Health Care

  Involving teens in their health care can help prepare them for managing it on their own as adults.

• Heart Transplant

  If your child needs a heart transplant, you’re probably feeling lots of emotions. Fortunately, many kids who undergo heart transplants go on to live normal, healthy lives.

• Helping Kids Get Ready for Surgery

  Kids who will be having surgery may feel stressed about it. Here’s how parents can help them.

• How Can I Find a New Doctor for My Child?

  Find out what the experts say.

• How to Shop for Health Insurance

  The government’s healthcare marketplace, or exchange, is the new way to shop for health insurance. But just how do you find the best coverage and sign up? Get answers here.

• How to Take Your Child’s Pulse

  Need to check your child’s heart rate? Follow our guide and check with your doctor if you have questions.

• Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)

  Some kids may be eligible for individualized education programs in public schools, free of charge. Understanding how to access these services can help you be an effective advocate for your child.

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

  Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a safe and painless test that uses a magnetic field and radio waves to produce detailed pictures of the body’s organs and structures.

• Managing Home Health Care

  When kids need intensive health care after they’re discharged from the hospital, family and caregivers should learn about the devices, equipment, and support they’ll need.